Training

MAS Diploma
GERMAN DIPLOMA IN BASIC &
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

COURSE DIRECTORS

Prof. Rudy Leon De Wilde

  • Director- Professor and Head of the Department
  • University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital, Carl von Ossietzky University-Medicine, Oldenburg, Germany
  • Past-President of the German Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (AGE)
  • Past-President of the Minimal-Invasive Section of the German Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (DAGG)
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Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy

  • Advanced gynecological minimal-access surgeon
  • International Course Director
  • Fellowships & Diploma, Minimal-access surgery & Reproductive Medicine.
  • University Hospital for Gynecology, Carl von Ossietzky University- Medicine Oldenburg, German
  • Director of Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy’s Centre of Excellence in Gynecological Minimal Access Surgery and Oncology, Dubai
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German Diploma MAS
(minimal access surgery)

German Fellowship In
Minimal Access Surgery

Course Secretariat Oldenburg

Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology.
University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg.
Medical Campus University of Oldenburg.
Postal address: Georgstreet 12, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany.
+49 441 229-1500 – fax: +49 441 229-1525
+971522788682
rudy-leon.dewilde@pius-hospital.de

Course Secretariat Dubai

Office of Dr. Dr. med. Rajesh Devassy
Dubai London Specialty Hospital,
Jumeira beach road,
DXB 12119,
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-3782999 (Toll free 800-352)
secretariat@drrajeshdevassy.com

Our Faculty

Faculty at German Diploma Course.
P Böhne, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
J Hennefründ

Faculty at German Diploma Course
NM Ziegler, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
H Ritter, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
H Krentel, Germany

Faculty at German Diploma Course
U Catena, Italy

Faculty at German Diploma Course
O Khrustaleva, Estonia

Faculty at German Diploma Course
F Campolo, Italy

Faculty at German Diploma Course
J San Juan, U.A.E

Faculty at German Diploma Course
Manuel Maria Ianieri, Italy

University Hospital ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
Fellow in Class Hysteroscopy of Policlinico Gemelli, Rome, Italy
Emma Bonetti, MD

VLAD TICA
Romania

MS de Wilde
Germany

MS de Wilde
Dr. Saroot Kituncharoen
Asst.Professor,
Srinakharinwirot University
Thailand

IA Rachman
Indonesia

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Day-Day Programme

WINTER COURSE 23 to 29th November 2025

Until 11:00am Day of Arrival
Arrival at Bremen international airport
11 :30 am Transfer to Oldenburg hotel & check-in
11 am onwards Registration and collection of badges at Hotel reception.
Oldenburg city center tour (ndividual or group) and visit to Oldenburg Schloss Museum: Castles of
Augusteum and Prinzenpalais

 

7:15 am – 7:30 am Welcome meeting at Pius- Hospital training room.
Introduction: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. L. De Wilde, Dr. J Hennefründ, Prof. Dr. Dr. R
Devassy, Dr. P Boehne, Dr. H Ritter.
History of Pius Hospital & program at a glance: Prof. Dr. Dr. R. L. De Wilde
7:30 am – 7:40 am Walk from ACARA to AchternSt, Tagesklinik with J Hennefründ
7:45 am – 1:00 pm Day care in gynecological minimal-access surgery: Tagesklinik
· Live surgery teaching
· Hysteroscopy animal lab, didactic lectures on hysteroscopy
. Lectures – Pius-Hospital
8:00 am – 10:00 am · Hysteroscopic surgeries live demonstration
· Hysteroscopy foreign body removal (Missing IUCD)
· Hysteroscopic ablation / novasure
· Hysteroscopic myomectomy / adenomyosis enucleation
· Hysteroscopic polypectomy with shaver
· Hysteroscopic endometrial resection
10:00 am – 11:00 am IInteractive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration:
J Hennefründ, M Heeder
· Office in operative hysteroscopy
· Resectoscopic surgery: instruments and indications
· Hysteroscopic therapy in uterine malformations
· Hysteroscopic myomectomy
· Hysteroscopic approach to adenomyosis and synechiae
11:00 am – 12:45 pm  Practicing on real scenario effect of common hysteroscopic procedures:
M. Heeder, F Campolo, O Khrustaleva, MS de Wilde
· Hystero-training on Animal tissue
· Demonstration of hysteroscopic office and Invasive procedures with SOA Shavers
· Training “at the virtual reality “simulators
12:45 pm Walking back to Pius Hospital
12:55 pm Working Lunch at Café Atrium, Pius-Hospital
1:15 pm – 3:00 pm · Training discipline and rules
· Introduction to the laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skill assessment and
testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE (European Society of Gynecological
Endoscopy)
. Introduction to the training and certification of the AGE (Arbeitsgemeinschaft
Gynäkologie Endoskopische)
· Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks

Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9
Proposed surgeries:
· Diagnostic laparoscopy
· Laparoscopic ovarian cyst extirpation
· Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Skills Lab Training: O Khrustaleva, J San Juan, H Ritter, F Campolo, N Ziegler,
MS de Wilde
· GESEA Programme – LASTT, HYSTT & SUTT – F Campolo
· Demonstration and performing of suturing techniques SUTT 1 exercise - O
Khrustaleva
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Skills Lab Training:  O Khrustaleva, J San Juan, H Ritter, F Campolo, N Ziegler,
MS de Wilde
· Demonstration and performing of HYSTT 1 training tool exercise
· Demonstration and performing Immersive simulator lab training
· Demonstration and performing of AGE laparoscopic simulator training tool
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration
·Operating room and equipment set-up: R Devassy/ J San Juan
·“Do’s and don’ts” in laparoscopic port placements: F Campolo
·Laparoscopic anatomy and variations in hysterectomy - ESGE 10 steps guidelines: R Devassy
7:00 pm Free Evening
8:00 am – 6:00 pm · Training schedule with live surgery

· Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE

· Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks
8:00 am – 12:40 pm Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9
Proposed surgeries:
· Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy and sentinel lymphadenectomy
· Laparoscopic surgery in endometriosis
· Laparoscopic myomectomy
· Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
· Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy / incontinence surgery

HYSTT 1 exercises
12:40 pm Working Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9
Proposed surgeries:
· Hysteroscopic resection
· Laparoscopic / hysteroscopic adenomyosis surgery
Lectures:
. Principles and practice of suturing: M Ianieri
· Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy – O Khrustaleva
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Skills lab training: N M Ziegler, J San Juan, H Ritter, M Ianieri, MS de Wilde
· Hysteroscopic simulator training tool exercises completion
· LASTT exercises
· SUTT suturing exercises – Level 1
· Immersive simulator lab training
·  AGE laparoscopic simulator training
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration
. Rules of laparoscopic dissection –M. Ianieri & R Devassy
· Application of retroperitoneal anatomy:, MASTER CLASSES
1. Laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis of Bladder and ureter
2. Laparoscopic surgery in deep endometriosis of bowel
6:30 pm Inaugural Dinner : Peter Pane (Lnage St Cross, Wall St)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Live endoscopic surgery hands-on; operation theatres 8-9
· Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH)
· Laparoscopic excision of adnexal tumor or staging Laparoscopy
· Laparoscopic myomectomy with in-bag morcellation
· Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
· Laparoscopic resection of deep pelvic endometriosis
. HYSTT 1 Exercises
8:00 am – 11:00 am Live endoscopic surgery hands-on; operation theatres 8-9
· Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH)
· Laparoscopic excision of adnexal tumor or staging Laparoscopy
· Laparoscopic myomectomy with in-bag morcellation
· Laparoscopic adhesiolysis
· Laparoscopic resection of deep pelvic endometriosis
. HYSTT 1 Exercises
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Interactive and intensive didactic lectures with video demonstration:
at Pius- Hospital
· Laparoscopic energy devices principles and practical tips:  R Devassy
· Adhesions research: present and future: R.L. De Wilde
. Laparoscopic Myomectomy – Indications, recommendation towards a perfect case: steps, tips, tips, tips & tricks. – R Devassy
· AGE exercises
· SUTT 1 suturing exercises
MASTER CLASSES
· Laparoscopic lateral suspension in Prolapse : O Khrustaleva
· Laparoscopic reconstructive prolapse surgery: R Devassy
1:00 pm

 

 Working lunch
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm Live Endoscopic Surgery Hands-On; Operation Theatres 8-9
· Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Sentinel Lymphadenectomy in Ca Cervix
· Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy – Pre NACRT
2:20 pm – 5:00 pm Skills Lab Training:  J San Juan, NM Ziegler, H Ritter, O Khrustaleva, MS de Wilde

· LASTT exercises
· Suturing exercises
. Immersive simulator lab training
· AGE laparoscopic simulator training
. HYSTT exercises
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm MASTER CLASSES
Do we still need abdominal surgery in the therapy of benign uterine
diseases? - MS de Wilde
. Extra genital endometriosis Surgery / Diagnosis of adenomyosis – H Krentel
6:00 pm onwards Free evening
8:00 am – 6:00 pm · Training schedule with live surgery
· Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic skill assessment and testing (GESEA)program of the ESGE
· Didactic interactive lectures and video demonstration of tips and tricks
8:00am-1:00pm Live endoscopic surgery hands-on: operation theatres 8-9
Proposed surgeries:
· Laparoscopic myomectomy
· Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
· Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy / incontinence surgery
· Laparoscopic ovarian cyst extirpation
· Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
· Immersive simulator lab training
·  AGE laparoscopic simulator training
1:00 pm

 

 Working lunch
3:30 pm -5:30 pm Coffee symposium
· Hysteroscopic Surgery: Instruments and Vaginoscopic Approach: E Bonetti
. Endometrial biopsy: indications and technique: E Bonetti
. Hysteroscopic approach to intrauterine pathologies (polyps, fibroids, adenomyosis, RPOC) : E Bonetti
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm AGE and ärztekammer night
Director’s Address: Prof. Dr. Dr. Rudy Leon De Wilde, Prof. Dr. Dr. R Devassy
Gala Dinner – Pane Vino – Donnerschweer Str. 177A
(Elegant / formal dress code, only for delegates)
7:45 am – 4:00 pm · Laparoscopic Suturing Skill assessment and testing (GESEA) program of the ESGE
· Training schedule with live surgery
· Evaluation and certification
7:45 am – 8:15 am Diagnosis and Treatment of Uterine Malformations: E Bonetti
8:15 am – 8:45 am Diploma Theoretical evaluation test

· Theoretical exam: O Khrustaleva
8:45 am – 9:05 am AGE Theoretical evaluation test
· Theoretical exam: N M Ziegler/ R Devassy
9:15 am – 1:00 pm Live Endoscopic Surgery Hands-On; Operation Theatres 8-9
· Laparoscopic resection of pelvic and recto vaginal endometriosis
· Laparoscopic colposuspension for urinary incontinence
· Laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH)
· Immersive simulator lab training
· AGE laparoscopic simulator training
1:00 pm Working Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Training evaluation test
Practical LASTT, HYSTT examination: E Bonetti, J San Juan, R Devassy, NM Ziegler, H Ritter, MS de Wilde
· Training evaluation test
· Practical SUTT 1 Examination: E Bonetti J San Juan, R Devassy, NM Ziegler, H Ritter, MS de Wilde
3:00 pm -4:00 pm UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION CEREMONY
Pius-Hospital, Grune Str block - Level 4
4:00 pm onwards Free evening
6:00 am through 7:30 am Day of departure
Coach / cab transfer from Oldenburg hotel to Bremen international airport
7:00 am through 8:30 am Drop Off at Bremen international airport